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On both the east and west coasts, venturing out to view whales – from orcas to humpbacks and minke to belugas – at close quarters is an unforgettable experience. Some of the finest and most diverse scenery in Québec, from rolling farmland to a vast coniferous forest Hit the slopes where Olympians triumphed at North America’s largest ski resort, with hundreds of acres of mind-blowing terrain. End a day lounging on the reddish sands of PEI’s National Park with one of the island’s celebrated seafood feasts. Of all the old fishing towns along the Nova Scotian coast, Lunenburg is the prettiest. The majestic centrepiece of Vancouver Island is a beguiling mix of islets, rainforests and mountains. Canada’s Pacific capital is one of the nation’s most enticing cities, with a dazzling location, fine beaches and world-class cuisine. Explore the Canadian Rockies’ largest national park – by ice-climbing, hiking, biking or skiing. This magical west-coast archipelago of 200 islets boasts a vibrant aboriginal culture, unique fauna and deep, mossy forests. St John’s is an enclave of live music excellence, especially noted for the quality of its folk artists, Celtic bands and fiddlers. Millions come to see the Falls – three great sheets of water thundering over a 50m precipice. The wild tracts of this enormous park – the largest in Ontario – are best explored by canoe. Catching some of the thousands of acts at the world’s largest comedy festival is just one of the ways to enjoy this city’s many delights. With its clutch of fine old buildings, handsome location and great restaurant scene, Québec City’s historic old town feels more European than Canadian. The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, set amid stunning scenery on the Alberta/BC border. The largest collection of snow and ice in the Canadian Rockies is at the Columbia Icefield, home of the famed Athabasca Glacier. Let your inner cowboy (or girl) loose at this annual bonanza of all things rodeo and Western. Taking in the dramatic Rockies for over 200km, this is one of the world’s most beautiful drives. Bleak and solitary, this northern town bills itself as the “polar bear capital of the world” – with justification. Take a step back into history in this iconic frontier town, the centre of the great 1898 Klondike gold rush. Countless trails make it easy to escape the crowds and explore the great outdoors around the Rockies’ bustling summer capital.